as in to scoop
to lift out with something that holds liquid
lovingly spooned the homemade stew out of the pot
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as in scoop
a utensil with a bowl and a handle that is used especially in cooking and serving food
an assortment of metal and wooden spoons should be part of every cook's culinary arsenal
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Recent Examples of spoon
Daryl Austin, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025
Every bite of this dish, whether spooned from a steaming bowl or crisped into fritters, represents how food can carry the weight of memory, love, and history.
—Sami Tamimi
august 6, Literary Hub, 6 Aug. 2025
Lindsey Desoto, Health, 24 Sep. 2025
Stir with a bar spoon until thoroughly chilled, about 15 seconds.
—Sonal Dutt, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Whether spooned over fresh berries, blended into smoothies, sprinkled with crunchy granola or eaten straight from the carton, yogurt has earned its place as a go-to for breakfast, midday snacks or even dessert.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025
Every bite of this dish, whether spooned from a steaming bowl or crisped into fritters, represents how food can carry the weight of memory, love, and history.
—Sami Tamimi
august 6, Literary Hub, 6 Aug. 2025
Noun
However, this difference is mainly because black salt crystals are larger, meaning fewer granules fit into a spoon.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 24 Sep. 2025
Stir with a bar spoon until thoroughly chilled, about 15 seconds.
—Sonal Dutt, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
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Verb
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The Play and Learn Sensory Table is designed with multiple compartments so kids can scoop, pour, mix, and experiment with different textures.—
Emily Glover,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
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Written with Matthew Hales, the concept record depicted the stages of dating from early romance to its end, and scooped the best album prize at the Ivor Novello Awards the following year.—
Sophie Williams,
Billboard,
1 Oct. 2025
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At the trendy, minimalist cafe, the staff uses a cast-iron kettle and a bamboo ladle.—
Rebecca Corbett,
The Conversation,
3 Sep. 2025
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Bowls of punch arrive laced with unusual flavors—jasmine tea, oak moss, and cardamom—served in ladles rather than glasses.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Spoon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spoon. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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